[Dean's World] Ali Eteraz: Horowitz Bullied Off by Leftist Thugs

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Posted by Ali Eteraz:
Horowitz Bullied Off by Leftist Thugs
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1193482236.shtml


   I am sure everyone's [1]heard by now that a group of leftist
   protesters from the general Atlanta community, booed Horowitz off
   stage. It is good to see that the Emory Muslim community [2]opposed
   the protester's thuggishness.

     Emory Muslims who attended were dignified, patient and respectfully
     quiet. For several weeks, ever since Horowitzâs visit to Emory was
     first announced, we have stood by our mutual decision to uphold the
     right to freedom of speech on our University campus, and we are
     proud to say that no MSA members were among the rude and disruptive
     protestors at the event.

     No matter how much we disagree with Horowitz, and how deeply hurt
     we might feel by what he says, our resolve to respect the
     Universityâs principles of free speech â even if that speech is
     hateful and painful to us â remains firm.

     Earlier this week, one of us received indirect, anonymous
     communications that members of the broader Atlanta community were
     unhappy with the pacifist position that the Emory MSA has taken on
     the matter of Horowitzâs visit. These messages accused members of
     ânot caringâ about the broader Atlanta communityâs opinions and
     feeling unaccountable to them.

     At a certain point during Horowitzâs abbreviated remarks, when he
     pointed out that several students were in fact not being
     disruptive, one loud protestor shouted out, âSheep!,â as if to
     berate those of us who were not protesting in the same manner as
     she, and to deem us meek or complacent.

     It is extremely disheartening that broader Atlanta community
     members, many of whom, incidentally, were non-Muslims, would fail
     to consult members of the actual campus community of Emory Muslims
     and their allies, those who stand to experience the most backlash
     as a result of the planned actions on our campus.

   Read the whole thing.

References

   1. http://emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=24510
   2. http://emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=24537